Recent posts by Stephen Koff, Northeast Ohio Media Group Washington Bureau Chief - cleveland.comtag:profile.cleveland.com,2015:skoff/24902015-03-03T22:37:09ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceJosh Mandel attends Netanyahu speech to Congresstag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/open/index.ssf/3113.153662852015-03-03T19:15:59Z2015-03-03T19:15:59Z"Treasurer Mandel thought the speech was thoughtful, forceful and well-articulated," his spokesman said.skoffhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/skoff/index.html
"Treasurer Mandel thought the speech was thoughtful, forceful and well-articulated," his spokesman said.
Obamacare at the Supreme Court: 9 things to knowtag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/open/index.ssf/3113.153640432015-03-03T14:02:59Z2015-03-03T14:02:59ZThe Obamacare case is about a narrow issue, but with big ramifications.skoffhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/skoff/index.html
The Obamacare case is about a narrow issue, but with big ramifications.
Sen. Sherrod Brown to co-lead congressional pilgrimage to Selmatag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/open/index.ssf/3113.153587442015-03-02T21:06:59Z2015-03-02T21:06:59ZSen. Sherrod Brown will co-lead a Faith & Politics Institute pilgrimage to Alabama on the 50th anniversary of the famed protest march in Selma.skoffhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/skoff/index.html
Sen. Sherrod Brown will co-lead a Faith & Politics Institute pilgrimage to Alabama on the 50th anniversary of the famed protest march in Selma.
Conservatives continue confab with more governors, more critiques of Obama and Washington tag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/open/index.ssf/3113.153265432015-02-27T00:06:59Z2015-02-27T00:06:59ZMany CPAC speakers are consummate insiders, but those considering a run for president talked like outsiders. skoffhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/skoff/index.html
Many CPAC speakers are consummate insiders, but those considering a run for president talked like outsiders.
Chris Christie and Ted Cruz talk about priorities, Obama and hatred (for Christie) of New York Timestag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/open/index.ssf/3113.153241002015-02-26T20:22:59Z2015-02-26T20:22:59ZIn nearly back-to-back appearances Thursday at a gathering of social and political conservatives, the styles of Chris Christie and Ted Cruz, and their quips and ability to draw cheers were on display.skoffhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/skoff/index.html
In nearly back-to-back appearances Thursday at a gathering of social and political conservatives, the styles of Chris Christie and Ted Cruz, and their quips and ability to draw cheers were on display.
Welcome to CPAC, boot camp for conservativestag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/open/index.ssf/3113.153219402015-02-26T16:57:59Z2015-02-26T16:57:59ZThe Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC, could be the biggest gathering of conservatives and grassroots activists until the Republican convention next year in Cleveland.skoffhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/skoff/index.html
The Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC, could be the biggest gathering of conservatives and grassroots activists until the Republican convention next year in Cleveland.
Obamacare heads to Supreme Court, with big consequences possible: questions and answerstag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/open/index.ssf/3113.153167822015-02-26T13:00:00Z2015-02-26T13:00:00ZThe Obamacare case before the U.S. Supreme Court next week has more serious implications than many realize, according to hospitals, insurers and think tanks.skoffhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/skoff/index.html
The Obamacare case before the U.S. Supreme Court next week has more serious implications than many realize, according to hospitals, insurers and think tanks.
Ted Strickland: 'The system is rigged, and I want to give working people a strong voice'tag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/open/index.ssf/3113.153111232015-02-25T15:09:59Z2015-02-25T15:09:59ZTed Strickland, in a telephone interview, said, "The cards are stacked against working people."skoffhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/skoff/index.html
Ted Strickland, in a telephone interview, said, "The cards are stacked against working people."
Mitt Romney sends fund-raising pitch for Rob Portmantag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/open/index.ssf/3113.153022522015-02-24T17:25:59Z2015-02-24T17:25:59ZMitt Romney says that Rob Portman "will have a target on his back."skoffhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/skoff/index.html
Mitt Romney says that Rob Portman "will have a target on his back."
Rob Portman's record in the Senate: breaking it downtag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/open/index.ssf/3113.152713442015-02-22T12:00:00Z2015-02-22T12:00:00ZSen. Rob Portman has been heavily involved in legislation, but the method for counting accomplishments makes any number imprecise. skoffhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/skoff/index.html
Sen. Rob Portman has been heavily involved in legislation, but the method for counting accomplishments makes any number imprecise.
Super PAC forming for Rob Portman, expects to raise millions tag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/open/index.ssf/3113.152475322015-02-18T15:28:59Z2015-02-18T15:28:59ZSen. Rob Portman will raise his own millions for his campaign, as Fighting for Ohio operates on a parallel track.skoffhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/skoff/index.html
Sen. Rob Portman will raise his own millions for his campaign, as Fighting for Ohio operates on a parallel track.
Cleveland schools could lose millions under a GOP congressional plan, White House warnstag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/open/index.ssf/3113.152051652015-02-13T16:07:58Z2015-02-13T16:07:58ZIf the House bill became law, Cleveland schools could lose 25.8 percent of their federal money for low-income students, the White House says.skoffhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/skoff/index.html
If the House bill became law, Cleveland schools could lose 25.8 percent of their federal money for low-income students, the White House says.
Should Ohio spend tax money to help grocery stores build in food deserts? (poll)tag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/open/index.ssf/3113.151977982015-02-12T20:41:59Z2015-02-12T20:41:59ZTake the poll: Should the state provide a seed fund to stimulate investment in grocery stores in under-served areas?skoffhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/skoff/index.html
Take the poll: Should the state provide a seed fund to stimulate investment in grocery stores in under-served areas?
Package to eradicate Ohio's 'food deserts' is delivered at Statehousetag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/open/index.ssf/3113.151900762015-02-12T15:30:00Z2015-02-12T15:30:00ZThe Ohio Healthy Food Financing Task Force wants a state seed fund to spur grocery-store development in low-service neighborhoods.skoffhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/skoff/index.html
The Ohio Healthy Food Financing Task Force wants a state seed fund to spur grocery-store development in low-service neighborhoods.
Congress members demand tougher White House action against foreign currency manipulatorstag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/open/index.ssf/3113.151775522015-02-10T17:00:00Z2015-02-10T17:00:00ZThe lawmakers want to force the Commerce Department to go after foreign-trade partners that manipulate their currencies. skoffhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/skoff/index.html
The lawmakers want to force the Commerce Department to go after foreign-trade partners that manipulate their currencies.
Ukraine caucus is formed in U.S. Senate, co-chaired by Rob Portmantag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/open/index.ssf/3113.151708902015-02-09T20:32:59Z2015-02-09T20:32:59ZThe lawmakers want "more robust American efforts to support Ukraine," Portman said.skoffhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/skoff/index.html
The lawmakers want "more robust American efforts to support Ukraine," Portman said.
Sen. Rob Portman delivers weekly national Republican radio address (audio)tag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/open/index.ssf/3113.151502732015-02-07T11:00:00Z2015-02-07T11:00:00ZHe calls the spending proposed in President Obama's budget "simply staggering."skoffhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/skoff/index.html
He calls the spending proposed in President Obama's budget "simply staggering."
Clinton and Obama White House alumni raise money for P.G. Sittenfeld's U.S. Senate bidtag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/open/index.ssf/3113.151510532015-02-07T00:10:59Z2015-02-07T00:10:59ZTed Strickland, who has not said if he will run, is not the only Democrat in this potential race with connections.skoffhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/skoff/index.html
Ted Strickland, who has not said if he will run, is not the only Democrat in this potential race with connections.
Despite earlier claim, Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel is in D.C. to give speech during conservative galatag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/open/index.ssf/3113.151396942015-02-05T19:08:50Z2015-02-05T19:08:50ZMandel's office had said his trip was not for political purposes, never mentioning that he was giving a speech as part of a conservative group's gala.skoffhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/skoff/index.html
Mandel's office had said his trip was not for political purposes, never mentioning that he was giving a speech as part of a conservative group's gala.
Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel is in D.C. meeting with politically connected groups, arousing Democrats' suspicionstag:www.cleveland.com,2015:/open/index.ssf/3113.151321372015-02-04T21:38:59Z2015-02-04T21:38:59ZA spokesman told the Northeast Ohio Media Group that Mandel is in Washington to discuss government transparency and school choice. Democrats say the purpose more likely is political.skoffhttp://connect.cleveland.com/user/skoff/index.html
A spokesman told the Northeast Ohio Media Group that Mandel is in Washington to discuss government transparency and school choice. Democrats say the purpose more likely is political.